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As we mentioned before the New Year, January is a very common time for married couples to begin the proceedings of a separation. Much of this is done by contacting an expert solicitor group such as Grahame Stowe Bateson, who specialise in family law.

Already this year, relationships charity Relate
has seen a huge 84% increase in website visitors. Much of their content covers
dealing with failing or abusive relationships.

Why is January so
popular for divorce filings?

Explanations for divorce solicitors receiving more filings
from couples tend to vary. However, in the past, reasons have included:

·Pressure of having a perfect Christmas

·Money restrictions as a result of festive
pressure and January cutbacks

·Build up of abuse no longer being tolerated by
the turn of the year

The most recent divorce figures revealed that the divorce
rate for heterosexual couples had reached its lowest point in 45 years. However,
analysts have said that this could be as a result of fewer couples choosing to
get married.

Regardless, the number of couples seeking legal advice from
divorce lawyers for a broken relationship undoubtedly sees a huge spike at the
beginning of the year. So much so, that the first working Monday of the year
has been dubbed “Divorce
Day”. It has been coined so within the law industry by solicitors
and law firms to illustrate the surge of enquiries regarding divorce.

There are support networks available for those experiencing
issues with their marriage and relationship, through websites such as Relate. If
you are experiencing physical or emotional abuse, contact the authorities when
you can. Organisations such as Women’s Aid
and IDAS
who specialise in the Yorkshire region are available to provide support.

Grahame Stowe Bateson also offer legal services throughout
Leeds and Harrogate when it comes to divorce. To speak to one of our expert
family law solicitors, you can find the details for your local office below: